​Mary Helen Flynn, né Maria Elena Flynn, was born on December 27, 1945, in Uvalde, Texas. Mary graduated from Cosmetology School and was a licensed beautician in both Texas and California; she was married to Charles Flynn. Mary was the senior hair stylist at J.C. Penny in Lubbock, Texas, and worked as a cosmetologist/beautician for 25 years, until she retired. In her free time Mary love practicing various types of exercise, including: dancing, aerobics, tennis, yoga, walking her dogs, and riding her bike. Mary also loved watching action movies, caring for animals, boating, socializing, fashion, and church events, including Bible Study.

Mary is survived by her daughters; Dianna Lindsay and Kristina Dufek, son-in-laws; Robert Lindsey and Marty Dufek, grandchildren; Shady Webb, April, Sierra, Thomas, Hanna, Erica, Jade, and Delaney, great-grandchildren; Brookelynn, Breann, Isabel, Oddiend, and Cash, brother and sister-in-law; Rudy and Janie Espinoza.